Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Another candidate could be Jason Witten, the former Cowboys tight end and “Monday Night Football” analyst who has won two state championships over his four seasons as a high school coach in Texas.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' former — and favorite — players, and both have ...

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former -- and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy ...

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.